[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A dental bridge procedure is the process of implanting a dental bridge into your mouth. This is a type of restoration which replaces missing teeth with false teeth by anchoring them to the teeth on either side, creating a ‘bridge’ across the gap. Traditional bridges are the most common type, in which a crown is created for the two teeth on either side of the space. If you are looking for dental bridge work in Orem, Utah, you may also be eligible for an implant-supported bridge, where a dental implant will replace the missing tooth root, eliminating the need to alter the surrounding teeth. There are stricter requirements for an implant-supported bridge, but both procedures are relatively simple and straightforward.
First, you will need to contact a dentist in Utah for an advisory meeting to decide which type of bridge will be best suited to you. This will depend on many factors including bone tissue health, the structural stability of the teeth adjacent to your gap, and the number of teeth you may be missing. Following this consultation, you will be able to schedule the dental bridge work required.
The procedure for installing a dental bridge will take two visits to your dentist. The purpose of the first visit is mainly preparation. It will last roughly one hour, to one hour and a half. In Orem, Utah, your dentist will prepare the adjacent teeth (often called ‘abutment’ teeth) for the dental bridge work. This may evolve recontouring these teeth to allow space for a crown to be fitted over them. A portion of the surface enamel of each tooth will be removed, using a fine sanding disc, often diamond-edged for a sharp and clean finish. After shaping the teeth sufficiently, the dentist will make impressions of the teeth. These will become the model that the dental lab will use to make your crowns, bridge, and replacement teeth. Before you leave this session, your dentist will fit you with a temporary bridge made from resin, acrylic or stainless steel. This will protect your recontoured teeth and exposed gums whilst the permanent bridge is being constructed.
After your bridge has been made, you will need to revisit the dentist in order to get it fitted. This second visit should also last around one hour to an hour and a half. A permanent bridge will be made of porcelain or metal, and it should last for at least five years and up to fifteen years with regular care and cleaning. In Orem, Utah, your dentist will use this session to ensure your dental bridge work has been completed properly. The permanent fixtures will be checked and adjusted to make sure they fit snugly onto your adjacent teeth. Depending on your individual case, you might need to revisit the dentist following this appointment, to adjust any fitting issues. However, in most cases, these adjustments will be very small, and you will be able to leave the dentist after this session with your dental bridge work fully complete.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
